Lemon Pasta Salad

Cooking Time: 10-15 Min    Servings: 6

Products needed:

Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb corkscrew pasta
  • 1 lb asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup Olive Scene Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Olive Scene medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Sea Salt
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped dill leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • ½ lb crumbled feta cheese 

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  3. Drain and rinse.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In large deep frying or sauté pan, bring 1” of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, cover, and blanch until bright green and slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
  6. Remove with a slotted spoon or a spider and shock in icy cold water.
  7. Remove from the water and dry well. 
  8. Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut into bite-size pieces on the bias.
  9. Whisk together the mustard, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl.
  10. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  11. Combine the reserved asparagus and pasta in a large serving bowl.
  12. Add the tomatoes, dill, peas, feta, and the mustard dressing.
  13. Toss with tongs to coat the salad well.
  14. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
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